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        Oct
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Access Health CT: Enrollment Help
        
                
      9:30am–4:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 3
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
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          | 10 am |  | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          1-on-1 Tech Assistance
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          1-on-1 Tech
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.   
                               
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Terrific Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 2½-3½, accompanied by an adult. Stories, fingerplays, songs, a simple craft and time to play with toys! No registration. 
                               
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Friendship Service Center Outreach
        
                
      10:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 5
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness, 
                          Job Help
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Representatives from the Friendship Service Center's Hope Connection Center will be at the library to assist individuals facing or experiencing homelessness. Individuals may meet with a representative on Mondays between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Super Kids
        
                
      10:00am–11:00am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-5! Stories, fingerplays, songs, and a craft or a short film. No registration. 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        10
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Fri
      
       
        
        
          Time for Tots
        
                
      10:00am–11:30am
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Children's Department for free play, story time, songs and more! This program is for children under age 3, with an adult. No registration required. 
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  All Ages
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          My Portion Inc Food Pantry
        
                
      10:30am–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Food pantry hosted by My Portion Inc.  Every Second Saturday of the month until January 2026. Food, clothes, and furniture available on a first come first served basis!  
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          | 11 am |  |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  All Ages
               
                      Jefferson Branch
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Creatives Collective Crafting Circle
        
                
      11:00am–12:00pm
     
                              Jefferson Branch
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Jefferson Branch
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Explore a craft with your neighbors! Bring that crochet project you have been working on, or the drawing you have been inspired to start. Connect with others and work on your project at the library. 
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      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "All Ages" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Chess Club
        
                
      11:00am–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Outside of Teen
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              All Ages
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome! 
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          | 12 pm |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | 
              
          | 1 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        7
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Homeschool Session: Let's Learn about Spiders!
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join the Children's Department to learn all about spiders! We'll start with a story and conversation on the topic followed by hands-on activities to explore the concept. Best for ages 4-12, registration required. 
                               Disclaimer(s)
              
  
      
            Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Medicare 2026: Understanding Changes and Coverage Options
        
                
      1:00pm–2:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Presentation
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Mention the word Medicare and you’re likely to get a confused look in return. 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        11
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Sat
      
       
        
        
          Tarot for Beginners
        
                
      1:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Full
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Presentation, 
                          Workshop
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us for a free Tarot Card workshop! Learn about the cards and ways to interpret them, and practice giving readings in groups! Decks will be available for sale. 
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          | 2 pm |  |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Digitization Days
        
                
      2:00pm–3:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace Studio
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Digitization, 
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!  
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          | 3 pm |  |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        7
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Tue
      
       
        
        
          Sewing for Beginners - Book Sleeve
        
                
      3:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Learn from the Expert, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Want to learn to machine and hand sew but don’t know where to start? This workshop series is for you! Our experienced staff will guide you in learning how to sew, with a focus on different skills each week. 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          1-on-1 Tech Assistance
        
                
      3:00pm–4:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          1-on-1 Tech
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.   
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          | 4 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Book Dominos
        
                
      4:00pm–5:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Games, 
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Can you make a chain reaction with books? Try designing an awesome domino show out of the books we have available at the library, and learn how gravity and energy make it all possible!  
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
        Cancelled
       
                  Children
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
                  
            Cancelled
          
          Crafty Creatives Club: Toothpick Painting
        
                
      4:30pm–5:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join Librarian Cara and the Crafty Creatives Club for this week's craft: toothpick painting! Using just paints, toothpicks and paper, we'll make colorful art to take home! Come ready to get messy and let's craft! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Air Dry Clay Ghost Candle Holder: Session 1
        
                
      4:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us two weeks in a row to make a stand-out Halloween decoration!  Session 1 will focus on sculpting your ghost, while session 2 will involve painting and finishing the project! 
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          | 5 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Steam Session: Lemon Volcanoes
        
                
      5:30pm–6:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Children's Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          STEAM Learning
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join Librarian Cara for this week's STEAM session! We will be learning about acids and bases and what they create together! For our experiment, we'll make lemon volcanoes and see if they actually erupt! 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
      
              
     
                  Teens, 
                  Adults
               
                      Main Library
                   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          The Hive Crochet Club
        
                
      5:15pm–6:45pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Makerspace
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens, 
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Makerspace
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Introducing the NBPL Crochet Club! 
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Let’s Talk! English Language Conversation Group
        
                
      5:00pm–6:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Study Room 3
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Community Conversation, 
                          Learn from the Expert
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting? 
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          | 6 pm |  | 
                                    
  
    
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      This event is in the "Adults" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        6
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Mon
      
       
        
        
          Invitation to Change Approach: Substance Abuse Workshop Series
        
                
      6:30pm–7:45pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Community Room Large
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Adults
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
              REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN TILL OCTOBER 20TH. REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO KAREN BERNETTI THE INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER 
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      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Teens" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        8
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Wed
      
       
        
        
          Lo-Fi Study Time
        
                
      6:00pm–7:00pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
          Room: 
          Teen Room
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Teens
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Arts & Crafts, 
                          Health & Wellness
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Join us on Wednesdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time. Teens are invited to stop in to read, draw, catch up on homework or participate in other quiet activities while we play some soothing and relaxing chill beats in the background! 
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      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
    
        
  
                                    
  
    
      This event is in the "Children" group
    
   
          
        Oct
      
    
          
        9
      
    
    
      2025
    
          
        Thu
      
       
        
        
          Family Story Hour
        
                
      6:30pm–7:30pm
     
                              Main Library
                           
      
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          Library Branch: 
          Main Library
         
                              
              Age Group:
                              Children
                           
            
              Program Type:
            
                          Storytime
                       
                          Event Details:  
            Storytime for children ages 3-8! Children may be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or craft. No registration. 
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